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$\boxed{\rm{warming\qquad cut\qquad rise\qquad anticipation\qquad habitats\qquad increas\qquad recklessly\qquad severe\qquad imperative\qquad particularly\qquad catastrophe\qquad alarming}}$The destruction of forests and other (a) — is causing the (b) — of various plants and animals everyday. In the last 25 years alone the world has lost one-third of its natural wealth. Forests are being (c) — down. Moreover, they are being burnt (d) — resulting in an (e) — in carbon dioxide and ultimately the water level is (f) — as a consequence of global (g) —. It is (h) — that the new century will face an overwhelming environment (i) —. It is therefore (j) — to check the reckless pollution of the environment.